Courchevel 1650,
France

Ski Holidays in Courchevel Moriand at 1650m, France

Courchevel Moriand (formerly Courchevel 1650) is the place to go for affordable hotels and lively nightlife, with a great selection of apres bars and clubs open until the small hours. Even though the main road up to Courchevel (1850) cuts through the resort, it is not really noticeable as the village is centred around a quiet square and so retains the feel of an Alpine village.

There is a good selection of shops here, including a Carrefour supermarket which self-caterers will find useful.

We spent a fantastic Xmas week 2007 at Chalet Niege in Courchevel 1650. Snow was good and the resort was great f...read full

There are good beginners runs at 1850 where you can take the verdons bubble up rather than a pommer lift saving...read full

The free bus links all four Courchevel villages from early morning until around 1am the following morning so it is easy to explore the other villages during the day or for a change of scenery on a night out. There are also 2 lifts into 1850, ensuring that easy access into the Three Valleys is still possible and a day trip into the furthest resort of Val Thorens is well within reach.

The ski area above Courchevel Moriond (1650) has some lovely long green runs for Beginners to graduate to from the nursery slopes. Intermediates have a selection of blue and red runs to discover in the immediate area, including the lovely Chapelets run, before moving on to explore the rest of the local area. The slopes above Courchevel Moriond (1650) are wider and usually a little quieter than those higher on the mountain and there are some good areas for heading off-piste. There are also some great tree-lined runs for days when the weather closes in.

Courchevel 1650 is an attractive old village with quietly situated chalets, but it does offer a lively nightlife. It is also only a short bus journey from Courchevel 1850 for those wanting more evening entertainment during your ski holiday.

We spent a fantastic Xmas week 2007 at Chalet Niege in Courchevel 1650. Snow was good and the resort was great for shops, ski school or finding your ski legs again. The locals were really friendly and the food was great. 1650 has terrific runs with plenty for everyone. Definitely worth getting 3 valleys lift pass as you get access to loads more pistes inc. Meribel and Val Thorens via 1850 (with spectacular views). Lift queues ranged from nil to one minute. Get the ski bus if you want quick access to 1850. Apres ski at 1650 is warm and friendly. Our chalet host Dan deserved a medal for his hospitality, top nosh and sense of humour. The only downside were the coach transfers to and from Lyon airport. Disorganised, late and lengthy journeys in both directions sums it up. Come on [Tour Operator] get is sorted! Despite that, we would definitely head back to 1650. It is villagey, friendly, has great views and something for everyone.

Review
10/01/2008

There are good beginners runs at 1850 where you can take the verdons bubble up rather than a pommer lift saving your legs for learning down the nice green runs. For the more experienced, there is vast areas to explore. Well worth a visit.

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